$32,008
H 61.42 in W 41.34 in D 22.84 in
20th Century, Le Corbusier Wardrobe for Unité d'Habitation de Marseille
By Le Corbusier
Located in Turin, Turin
Le Corbusier was a Swiss-French architect, designer, urbanist, writer and also painter, who is
Wood
Wardrobe
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
The wardrobe comes from the student rooms of the Brazilian Pavillon at the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris (CIUP), 1956-1959. It is in overall good condition.
Metal
Wardrobe, 1956-59 by Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Wardrobe, 1956-59 Wood, metal & plastic 151 x 179 x 65 cm Provenance : Fondation Franco-Brésilienne, CIUP, France.
Metal
Mahogany Wardrobe, Le Corbusier, 1930
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Wardrobe - Le Corbusier - 1930 For the home Innovation Mahogany Opening on 2 doors and
Mahogany
Wardrobe by Le Corbusier / Atbat, France, 1949-1952
By Le Corbusier
Located in Greding, DE
This armoire was especially designed for the apartments of Unité d’habitation in Marseille-Michelet
Oak, Plywood
Pair of modernist armoires by Le Corbusier & Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the Cite Radieuse apartment building designed by Le Corbusier in Marseille. Assymetrical doors
Oak
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H 61.03 in W 41.34 in D 22.84 in
Mid Century Wooden Wardrobe by Le Corbusier for the Unité d’Habitation, 1940s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Stockholm, SE
by Le Corbusier for the Unité d’Habitation in Marseille, France 1940s. In good vintage condition with
Steel
Sold
H 59.45 in W 81.11 in D 70.48 in
Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand Lc35 Maison Du Brésil Set by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
desk, the Maison du Bresil stool and a wall-hung bookcase and blackboard. Set designed by Le Corbusier
Metal
Armoire by Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally a piece of built-in furniture made for Le Corbusier's famous Unité d'Habitation, in
Wood
Room Divider from Unité D'habitation by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, Marseille, by Le Corbusier. Opposite side of divider has small storage compartment for books at bed height.
Oak
Corner Wardrobe from the Unité D'habitation, Marseille, by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Armoire with carved wood handles and asymmetrical base meant for corner placement designed by Swiss
Oak
"Maison Du Brésil" Wardrobe / Room-Divider by Le Corbusier
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Le Corbusier's Maison du Brésil was built between 1956-1959 to house Brazilian intellectuals
Metal
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H 79.53 in W 40.95 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Cabinet, Wardrobe by Andre Sornay, France, 1950s Armoire
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Jean Prouvé, Andre Sornay
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Fantastic vintage cabinet, Andre Sornay, France 1950s, patina, signs of use, was restored a few years ago, solid teak handles, sliding doors, black and white black metal base, the la...
Metal
Chunky cabinet by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, Sweden, 1930s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Axel Larsen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Big cabinet designed by Axel Larsson and produced by Bodafors, Sweden, during the 1930s. Chunky model made in birch with tons of storage and a writing desk.
Brass
LUzpot
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUzpot is an elegant directional ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This fixture has a thin stem and rotates and partially angles. Made in solid aged b...
Brass
$3,983
H 14.38 in W 16.54 in D 1.97 in
Birger Kaipiainen "Duetto" Decorative Dish in Black & Gold Beads, Arabia 1980s
By Arabia, Birger Kaipiainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is a beautiful ceramic plate decorated with multiple black and gold beadings and it is a good example of the artists skill to use colours and fine iridescent glaze dots and deta...
Ceramic, Beads
$4,849Sale Price / item|75% Off
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Isamu Noguchi ‘Akari’ Pendant Mod, 45A for Steph Simon, France c1950
By Steph Simon, Isamu Noguchi
Located in London, GB
Isamu Noguchi (1904 – 1988) was an artist, furniture designer, ceramicist, theatre designer and landscape architect. In 1951, he began designing Akari Light Sculptures – 100 of them ...
Paper
1970 Pair of modernist bedside tables Maison Roche
By Maison Roche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of two vertical panels and a thick glass top assembled to form the base of the bedside table. A suspended dark-brown wooden drawer is located between the two vertical glass ...
Glass, Wood
$2,323Sale Price|20% Off
H 52.56 in W 62.6 in D 12.6 in
Art Deco Modernist Dressing Table or Vanity by Fer Semey for Pander, 1930s
By Fer Semey, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Modernist dressing table or vanity. Design by Fer Semey for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Original off- white lacque...
Mirror, Beech
Josep Aregall Alta Costura Floor lamp For Parachilna
By Josep Aregall Fuste
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Josep Aregall Alta Costura Floor lamp For Parachilna ALTA COSTURA is a lamp composed of a diffuser that wraps around a steel mast with a textured black finish. It maintains its sha...
Steel
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
Modern Cabinet with Circular Carvings in Blond Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, oak, Europe, 1990s Crafted in Europe from oak wood, this exquisite cupboard is a true testament to timeless design and masterful craftsmanship. The piece showcases a meticu...
Oak
1956. Cabinet by Raymond Camus Et Jean Prouvé
By Raymond Camus, Jean Prouvé
Located in Perpignan, FR
Pièce unique , réalisée par l'architecte Raymond Camus en 1956 pour le prototype de maison Marabout . Fabriqué par les Ateliers Jean Prouvé à Maxéville - Nancy . Plus d'informati...
Wood, Oak
$1,360 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay / Bois Stool in Solid Natural Walnut by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Tabouret Bois (Solvay) is designed by Jean Prouvé and manufactured by Vitra. The design of the Tabouret Bois clearly bears the signature of Jean Prouvé. The shape is based on the...
Metal
Saint Gobain Dining Table, France 1950's
By Georges Djo-Bourgeois
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Dining Table Attributed to Djo Bourgeois, Large Steel base with a thick Saint Gobain Glass Chairs in photo for reference only. 30x82x42 26 under the top for armchairs
Steel
$458 / item
H 9.45 in W 12.8 in D 7.09 in
Jacques Biny 'Biny Table n°231' Table Lamp for DCW éditions Paris
By Jacques Biny
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jacques Biny 'Biny Table n°231' Table Lamp designer in 1958 for DCW éditions Paris. New, current production. The table lamp (Biny Table n°231) by Jacques BINY is almost an alien in ...
Aluminum, Steel
$56,903
H 20.48 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
Original Daybed PJ- L-12-A by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh Project, 1950s.
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
This Pierre Jeanneret daybed model PJ-L-12-A was made for a special commission to the city of Chandigarh, India, - Punjab University Administrative buildings and a few private resid...
Cowhide, Teak
$4,415 / item
H 29.53 in W 94.49 in D 36.11 in
Conservatory Large Outdoor Dining Table in Stainless Steel Powder Coated White
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Conservatory Collection offers a window to a bygone era, when conservatories and orangeries were sanctuaries of peace and quiet, seamlessly blending the indoors with the natural ...
Stainless Steel
$16,000
H 18 in W 42 in D 18 in
Adnet Style Leather & Dark Jouve Style Lava Stone Tiles Table, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A minimal coffee table in the manner of Jacques Adnet. The steel frame is fully wrapped in a tobacco brown leather with a recessed top made of enameled lava stone tiles at one inch t...
Lava, Steel
When shopping for antique and vintage wardrobes and armoires for your home, there are several things to keep in mind, not least of which is question number 1:
What is the difference between an armoire and a wardrobe?
The difference between an armoire and a wardrobe is actually simple: An armoire is merely an ornate wardrobe. A wardrobe is a tall, streamlined storage cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods.
Antique and vintage armoires, on the other hand, are freestanding, heavy wooden structures that typically feature decorative metal hinges and pictorial carvings. Armoires are large cabinets that aren’t outfitted with the varied storage features that wardrobes now commonly have. Armoires often have one or two doors and a hanging bar and allow for quick access. Whether a minimalist mid-century modern wardrobe or grandiose Victorian-era armoire is the right fit for you, both are highly functional furnishings and can be a smart storage solution.
Armoires have been around since medieval times, and initially they may have housed weapons and armor. In their early days, armoires were often adorned with elaborate carvings and lavish paintings, particularly in Renaissance-era France. During the 18th century and later, armoires were widely known as “presses” for hanging clothes, and they were so large that they swallowed up the room where they stood.
In today’s modern homes, an antique armoire can be a striking, architectural work of art amid comparably unadorned furnishings. Whether you’re using your piece in the kitchen for cookware or as a food pantry, in the bedroom for clothes or in the living room as a media console, it will likely become a lovable focal point.
The evolution of the armoire can be seen in today’s corner wardrobes, which may rest on an asymmetrical base to account for corner placement, and even mirrored wardrobes, which feature a mirror affixed to the inside panel of one of the doors for convenience. Contemporary wardrobes commonly feature additional sliding trays and drawers and hanging space for clothing or linens, and the cabinet doors make them ideal for concealing televisions and computer monitors when such devices aren’t in use.
When choosing the right wardrobe or vintage armoire for your home, it’s good to have the following in mind: What are you planning to store in it? How much of what you’re storing will need to be housed in it? It should be big enough to accommodate your needs. What is the size of the room where your wardrobe or armoire will live? A large new piece of furniture in a modest space can easily become a hindrance if you have to navigate your way around it during your daily routine, so be mindful of the area you'll need in order to move freely.
Whether you are looking for an antique walnut armoire or a simple contemporary wardrobe, find the right piece for your home today on 1stDibs.